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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.48, 213.88 and 74.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.48, 213.88 and 74.16 is: 111.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.48 : 213.88 = 74.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.48/213.88 = 74.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.48x = 213.88 × 74.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.48x = 15,861.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,861.34/142.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.32

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